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pylabrobot
Vendor-agnostic lab automation framework. Use when controlling multiple equipment types (Hamilton, Tecan, Opentrons, plate readers, pumps) or needing unified programming across different vendors. Best for complex workflows, multi-vendor setups, simulation. For Opentrons-only protocols with official API, opentrons-integration may be simpler.
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# PyLabRobot
## Overview
PyLabRobot is a hardware-agnostic, pure Python Software Development Kit for automated and autonomous laboratories. Use this skill to control liquid handling robots, plate readers, pumps, heater shakers, incubators, centrifuges, and other laboratory automation equipment through a unified Python interface that works across platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).
## When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- Programming liquid handling robots (Hamilton STAR/STARlet, Opentrons OT-2, Tecan EVO)
- Automating laboratory workflows involving pipetting, sample preparation, or analytical measurements
- Managing deck layouts and laboratory resources (plates, tips, containers, troughs)
- Integrating multiple lab devices (liquid handlers, plate readers, heater shakers, pumps)
- Creating reproducible laboratory protocols with state management